US Bridges

Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec

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Cape May County, New Jersey · .55 MI West of Nj 50 · Structure no. 0509151

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,027
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,027 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,354 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 49-DELSEA Drive
CrossesConrail Beesleys Pt Sec
Location.55 MI West of Nj 50
RouteState Highway 49
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.29471, -74.76218
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,027 (2023)
Projected traffic7,354 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec carry?

About 6,027 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.